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Roo may miss England games

13 Aug 2007 - 08:51:43

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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney could miss England's Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia after suffering a hairline fracture of his left foot in Sunday's goalless draw against Reading at Old Trafford.

United have not confirmed how long the former Everton star will be on the sidelines but early estimates suggest he could face eight weeks out of action.

The 21-year-old missed three months after suffering a foot injury in 2004 but made a quicker recovery from a similar injury just before the start of last summer's World Cup finals in Germany.

Rooney suffered his latest injury when Reading defender Michael Duberry accidentally stood on his foot and he had to be replaced for the second half.

A scan after the game confirmed the fracture, with a statement on United's official website reading: "The result of Rooney's scan has worsened a frustrating opening day of the season and as yet there is no timescale of his recovery."

England play Israel on 8 September and then Russia four days later.

Steve McClaren's side face further Euro 2008 qualifiers in October at home to Estonia and in Russia.